Cruyff was at the heart of the Holland team that earned a reputation of playing Total Football in the 1970s, and the pioneer of the style that earned the Dutch the reputation of being a joy to watch.

克鲁伊夫是20世纪70年代荷兰队的核心人物，他开创的全攻全守打法赢得了广泛的声誉，荷兰队作为整体式足球风格的先驱也赢得让球迷快乐看球的名声。